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South African National Cricket Captains
South Africa played its first Test match in cricket in 1889 against England at Port Elizabeth, becoming the third Test nation after England and Australia. This is a list of the men and women who have been the official South African captains in cricket. South Africa was a founder member of the International Cricket Council in 1909. However, the South African team did not play official Test cricket from 1970 to 1991, having been suspended from membership by the ICC as a result of controversy over apartheid (most particularly the reaction to the Basil d'Oliveira affair). There were a number of rebel tours to South Africa in the intervening period, but none of the matches are recognised as official Test matches and are ''italicised'' below. South Africa rejoined the ICC, and resumed playing official Test cricket, in 1991. Men's cricket Test match captains This is a list of cricketers who have captained the South African cricket team for at least one Test match. Where a player has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South African Cricket Team
The South Africa national cricket team, also known as the Proteas, represents South Africa in men's international cricket and is administered by Cricket South Africa (CSA). South Africa is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), with Test, One-Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. Its nickname derives from South Africa's national flower, ''Protea cynaroides'', commonly known as the "King Protea". South Africa entered first-class and international cricket at the same time when they hosted an England cricket team in the 1888–89 season. Initially, the team was no match for Australia or England but, having gained experience and expertise, they were able to field a competitive team by the first decade of the 20th century. The team regularly played against Australia, England and New Zealand through to the 1960s, by which time there was considerable opposition to the country's apartheid policy. The ICC imposed an international ban on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa Cricket Team 1888-9 (cropped) 2
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Henry Taberer
Henry Melville Taberer (7 October 1870 – 5 June 1932) was a South African cricketer who played in one Test match in 1902. He was the son of the Revd C. Taberer and was born at a mission station in Keiskammahoek, Cape Province. Career Taberer attended St. Andrew's College, Grahamstown, from January 1883 to June 1892. He played in St. Andrew's cricket XI and rugby XV. At Keble College, Oxford, he attained a B.A. (Hon) in Theology. Henry was the brother of Bill Taberer, international rugby player. Taberer represented Oxford University in 1891 and 1892 but did not gain a ‘Blue’, which is awarded to those selected for the annual intervarsity match against Cambridge at Lord's. The South African Review remarked that ‘favouritism of the grossest kind robbed abererforever of the great, trebly great, honour of a triple blue’. He also appeared for Essex in 1892 and 1893, before the county achieved first-class status. He appeared for Oxford against Cambridge in b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Cricket Team In South Africa In 1898–99
An English cricket team, organised and led by Lord Hawke, toured South Africa from December 1898 to April 1899. The team played two matches against the South Africa national cricket team which were retrospectively awarded Test status. There is uncertainty about the status of South African cricket as a whole in the late nineteenth century and so only two of Hawke's matches against provincial teams, those involving Transvaal and Cape Colony, are rated first-class. Hawke's XI is designated England for the Test series which they won 2–0. The South African teams were captained by Murray Bisset. Hawke's team was generally average in quality and nothing like a full-strength England team, but it did include three of the best players of the time in Schofield Haigh, Johnny Tyldesley and Albert Trott, although Trott's previous Test cricket had been for Australia. Test series First Test Second Test References External links England in South Africa, 1898-99at Cricinfo Lord Hawke's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murray Bisset
Sir Murray Bisset (14 April 1876 – 24 October 1931) was a Test cricketer who captained South Africa before moving to Southern Rhodesia where he served as Chief Justice of Southern Rhodesia and briefly as Governor of Southern Rhodesia. Early life Born in Port Elizabeth, Bisset was the fifth son of James Bisset, engineer and former Mayor of Wynberg, and Emily, née Jarvis, daughter of Hercules Jarvis (MLC, MLA) former Mayor of Cape Town.Beyes, C.J. (1981) ''The Dictionary of South African Biography'', vol. 4, Butterworth & Co., Durban. He was educated at Diocesan College, Rondebosch. W. A. Bettesworth"Chats on the Cricket Field: Mr Murray Bisset" ''Cricket'', 1 August 1901, pp. 305–6. Cricket career While still at school, Bisset gained a reputation as a batsman and a wicket-keeper who could stand up to the fastest bowlers.Martin-Jenkins, C. (1996) ''World Cricketers: A Biographical Dictionary'', Oxford: Oxford University Press. . He made his first class cricket debut for W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murray Bisset In 1901
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Alfred Richards (cricketer)
Alfred Renfrew Richards (14 December 1867 – 9 January 1904) was a South African sportsman who represented his country at Test cricket and rugby union. Born in Grahamstown, Cape Colony, and educated at The Leys School in Cambridge, Richards was capped three times for South Africa in rugby, including captaining them once, and made one Test cricket appearance, also as captain. Cricket career Richards played for Western Province in some of the earliest provincial matches in South Africa, and in 1893–94, his 108 was the highest score as his team beat Natal to win the Currie Cup. His next first-class match came when he captained Western Province against the touring Lord Hawke's XI in 1895–96, when his 58, scored out of a total of 122, won him selection for the third Test match of the series, which followed a few days later. Richards captained the Test side, but scored only 6 and 0 as South Africa lost by an innings and 33 runs. He never played first-class cricket again. Rugb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Cricket Team In South Africa In 1902–03
The Australian cricket team in South Africa in 1902–03 played six matches including three Tests. Australia won two of the Tests and one other match, and the other three matches were drawn.Roy Webber, ''The Playfair Book of Cricket Records'', Playfair Books, 1951. The opening Test was the first one between the two sides. Australia was captained by Joe Darling. The team was the same one that had toured England in 1902; they made a one-month stopover from their home voyage via the Cape of Good Hope. Test series summary Australia won the Test series 2–0 with one match drawn. Match length: 3 days (excluding Sundays). Balls per over: 6. First Test Second Test Third Test Tour matches References External links Australia in South Africa, 1902-03at Cricinfo Australia in South Africa 1902/03at CricketArchive at Test Cricket Tours Annual reviews * Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1904 Further reading * Bill Frindall, ''The Wisden Book of Test Cricket 1877-1978'', Wisden, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Cricket Team In South Africa In 1895–96
An English cricket team, organised and led by Lord Hawke, toured South Africa from December 1895 to March 1896. The team played three matches against the South Africa national cricket team which were retrospectively awarded Test status. There is uncertainty about the status of South African cricket as a whole in the late nineteenth century and so only two of Hawke's matches against provincial teams, those involving Transvaal and Western Province, are rated first-class. Hawke's XI is designated England for the Test series which they won 3–0, winning all three matches by substantial margins. Tim O'Brien captained England in the first Test, although Hawke was playing, and Hawke was captain in the second and third Tests. The South African teams were captained by Ernest Halliwell (first two Tests) and Alfred Richards (third Test). Hawke's team was not a full-strength England team, but it did include four of the best players of the time in Tom Hayward, C. B. Fry, George Lohmann an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Halliwell
Ernest Austin "Barberton" Halliwell (7 September 1864 – 2 October 1919) was a first-class cricketer, who played eight Test matches for South Africa between 1892 and 1902, including three as captain. He played as a wicket-keeper, and was the first to put raw steaks inside his gloves to protect his hands. At his peak, he was considered one of the best wicket-keepers in the world, and was named one of the ''Wisden'' Cricketers of the Year in 1905. He was particularly praised for standing close to the wickets, even against fast bowlers. Life and career Ernest Halliwell was born on 7 September 1864 in Ealing, Middlesex, the son of Richard Halliwell, who was a wicket-keeper for Middlesex County Cricket Club. Though he played cricket as a boy in England, his debut in notable cricket occurred when Walter Read led a touring English side around South Africa. Halliwell appeared as wicket-keeper for South Africa in a match which was retroactively granted Test cricket status. He rose to pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
